Chinese companies are taking the lead in developing and patenting light detection and ranging (lidar) sensors, a crucial component of self-driving technology. These companies have surpassed their Japanese and American counterparts in both patents and market share, gaining control of over 50% of the global lidar market.… Read the rest
Driverless Trucks Set to Revolutionize Texas Highways
Driverless trucks are poised to take over Texas highways as three startup companies, Aurora Innovation, Kodiak Robotics, and Gatik AI, plan to remove safety drivers from their vehicles after years of testing. These trucks will be guided by advanced software and an array of sensors including cameras, radar, and lidar.… Read the rest
New Title: Mobileye Faces Challenging Times Amidst Increased Market Competition
Summary: Mobileye, the autonomous vehicle technology company, experienced a significant drop in shares following a profit warning for the first quarter of 2024. The company attributed the decline in revenues to excess inventory accumulated by its customers, the car manufacturers and car component manufacturers.… Read the rest
Robots Revolutionize Holiday Park Services in the Netherlands
Robots are rapidly transforming the hospitality industry, and Landal GreenParks in the Netherlands is at the forefront of this technological revolution. The introduction of Clevon’s delivery robot, affectionately known as “Lotte,” is reshaping the face of holiday park services.
With the aim of making work easier, better, and more enjoyable, Landal GreenParks has been pioneering the use of robots for some time now.… Read the rest
Students Showcase Innovative Solutions to Urban Challenges at Tech Festival
Hundreds of students from various universities across the country came together on Saturday to showcase their innovative solutions to urban challenges at a tech festival held at IIT Madras. The event, known as Shaastra, featured over 500 students presenting their ideas and concepts vetted by industry experts.… Read the rest
AI Transforms Images into Psychedelic Art: Exploring the Boundaries of Creativity
Artificial intelligence (AI) has taken image manipulation to new heights, providing a platform for people to experiment with outlandish and psychedelic visuals. While AI-generated images often unsettle with their uncanny realism, many are finding joy in this low-stakes form of image tinkering.… Read the rest
Pasadena Set to Open World’s First Fully-Autonomous Restaurant
Summary: In an exciting development for the restaurant industry, Pasadena is preparing to welcome the world’s first fully-autonomous and artificial intelligence-powered restaurant. CaliExpress, located on Green Street, will utilize cutting-edge technology from Miso Robotics and PopID to offer a unique dining experience.… Read the rest
The World’s First AI-Powered Restaurant Opens in Pasadena
Pasadena has become the home of an innovative new dining establishment that is revolutionizing the restaurant industry. CaliExpress, the world’s first fully-autonomous and artificial intelligence (AI) powered restaurant, opened its doors to the public in early December. Powered by the advanced technology from Miso Robotics and PopID, CaliExpress is set to redefine the dining experience.… Read the rest
Authors Accuse Tech Giants of Misusing Work in AI Training
In a legal battle that highlights the ongoing tension between technology and intellectual property rights, authors Nicholas Basbanes and Nicholas Gage have filed a lawsuit against Microsoft and OpenAI. The authors claim that their work has been improperly used to train AI models without their permission.… Read the rest
New Keyboard Layout Signals Microsoft’s Commitment to AI
Microsoft recently made waves in the tech industry by unveiling a new standard PC keyboard layout that includes a dedicated “Copilot” key. With this key, Windows users will have instant access to Microsoft’s AI-powered assistant, Copilot. The move is not just a simple layout change, but a statement of Microsoft’s commitment to the field of artificial intelligence.… Read the rest